If you’ve had a trip to the opticians recently, you’ll be aware of the cost of glasses. Even with single vision lenses and the most basic frames, you can find yourself £60-£70 out of pocket. And that’s before you’ve even looked at varifocals and smarter – or designer – frames. That’s a lot to spend […]
Wait, diabetes can affect your eyes? Unfortunately yes. Blurred vision is a common symptom of diabetes, and it can affect your ability to drive, to read, and even to lead to partial or complete blindness. OK, I get blurred vision. Help! First of all, it’s important not to panic. Yes, blurred vision is a symptom […]
TRENDS FOR SS 2021 YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT The countdown has officially begun. After what feels like forever locked away from the rest of the world (and the world locked away from us), there’s a glimmer of hope that we’ll soon be able to step out and actually (dare I say it?) see people. […]
Wash your face, clean your teeth, anti-bac your shopping trolley. We’ve all had to step up our daily cleaning regime lately but, be honest, how well do you really care for your eyewear? The answer is probably ‘Not well enough’. Well, fear not, we’re here to walk you through the Dos and Don’ts of freshening […]
DRY EYE: Everything you need to know and more! Our eyes are full of tears. They provide moisture and lubrication to help you see and maintain comfort. Our tears are a mix of water (for moisture), oils (for Lubrication) and mucus (for evenly spreading). Our Antibodies keep infection at bay. Dry eye can often mean […]
Being asked to choose your top ten fave frames from the Low Cost Glasses Black Friday Blowout is a bit like being asked to choose your favourite child. Not easy and a little controversial. But always fun to give it a go. As you’ll only be seeing your friends, family, colleagues and, well, pretty much all […]
Can you remember the last time you spent a whole day with no phone, no TV or no computer? No, we can’t either. SCARY! Screen-time is very much a part of everyday life thanks to the ‘always-on’ mentality of today’s working and social world. This means that the average person can spend up to 65% […]
Why you need a pair of winter glasses It’s rainy. It’s dark. And, it plays havoc with your glasses. Winter is certainly no wonderland for us spectacle wearers. And if rain-soaked lenses, dazzling glare and instant fogging wasn’t already enough to contend with, now you’ve got a facemask to throw into the mix as well. […]
Can you wear glasses in VR? The ultimate guide to eyesight and virtual reality Looking at buying a virtual reality headset and wondering; should I wear glasses in VR? Virtual reality (VR) headsets became all the craze after they were released in 2016. Although their history goes much further back than that, 2016 is when […]
Understanding your prescription CRACK THE CODE! Our guide to understanding your prescription If you’ve ever left the optician, fresh from an eye test and taken one look at your brand new prescription and thought ‘WHAT THE HECK!?’, you are not alone. Glasses prescriptions can be tricky to understand, especially if you have a complex prescription. […]
